"The fortune of the great clans and sects in the primordial world not only needs to be suppressed by a seven-star Primordial Saint, but it is also best to have a first-class Chaos Treasure to consolidate the fortune and prevent it from being lost."

"Furthermore, the Chaos Treasures should not be objects of killing; bells, tripods, seals, and the like are better."

“In the past, the three clans of dragon, phoenix and qilin had ancestral dragon, ancestral phoenix and ancestral qilin, all of which were of mixed origin.”

"The Wu and Yao clans also have Donghuang Taiyi and Houtu Niangniang."

"Comparatively speaking, our human race has 'greatly prospered,' but in reality, it is still lacking."

"The three emperors of Fire Cloud Cave are all at the peak of the sixth star level, weak Hunyuan realm. In order to achieve enlightenment, they are all thinking about how to unite as one emperor and break through the natural barriers!"

Cao Ya felt heavy-hearted. The Great Universe of the Primordial Era was extremely powerful, with countless experts. Without the Primordial Chaos of the Seven Stars, how could a great clan prosper?

Currently, on the vast and desolate land, the human race still appears somewhat weak.

"The battle between the Three Pure Ones and the Two Elders of the West did not destroy the Primordial Continent, which was a result of deliberate control. Otherwise, other Primordial Chaos beings would have intervened to stop it; perhaps only the Demon Ancestor would have been happy to see it."

"While these five Hunyuan beings are powerful, which of the Dao Ancestor, Buddha Tathagata, Nuwa, Houtu, and Yangmei is weak?"

Cao Ya gazed into the distance. Hundreds of millions of miles away, space was almost frozen, time had stopped flowing, and all three thousand Great Daos and countless Lesser Daos had shattered, unable to bear the power of the Great Dao of the Primordial Saint!

At this moment, a chaotic spiritual treasure appeared in the hand of the Daoist Zhunti, namely the Seven Treasures Tree, which emitted golden lotuses and blocked the Immortal-Slaying Sword.

The Guide Daoist held a whisk in his hand, and three relics appeared above his head. With a flick of the whisk, the relics surged with countless brilliant lights, holding back the Immortal Slaughtering Sword, which was stuck in the mud and unable to fall.

In addition, the Primordial Celestial Venerable suppressed the Immortal Execution Sword, and the Moral Celestial Venerable intimidated the Immortal Trapping Sword.

For a time, Tongtian Jiaozhu of the Jie Sect and Lingbao Tianzun of the Three Pure Ones were at a disadvantage.

Although the four immortal swords were arranged according to the array diagram, they were extremely powerful and had the ability to end the universe and destroy time and space.

However, with four saints appearing together, each knocking down a celestial sword, what difficulty could there be?

The Chaos Treasure is indeed exceptional, but compared to the Primordial Saint, it is still inferior.

Meanwhile, the immortals of the Chan Sect, along with the four great sages, stormed into the Immortal Slaughtering Formation, clashing with the immortals of the Jie Sect, resulting in fierce battles and surging chaotic energy.

Finally, as everyone expected, the Jie Sect was defeated. No matter how strong the Tongtian Sect Master, the Zhuxian Formation, and the four immortal swords of Zhulu Xianjue were, how could they withstand the four Hunyuan?

Even the four swords were casually taken by Yuanshi Tianzun and bestowed upon the disciples of the Chan Sect: Guangchengzi received the Zhuxian Sword, Chijingzi received the Luxian Sword, Yuding Zhenren received the Xianxian Sword, and Daoxing Tianzun received the Juexian Sword.

The Tongtian Sect Leader only brought back the Zhuxian Formation Diagram. Thanks to the protection of their own sect leader, the number of Jie Sect disciples who perished in this great battle was not large.

Compared to the slight losses suffered by the Chan Sect, this was glaringly obvious and difficult for the Tongtian Sect Leader to accept.

"How about we activate the 'Six Soul Banner'? Once the incantation and curse are complete, and we combine it with the 'Ten Thousand Immortals Formation,' we can turn the tide and severely injure our two senior brothers, as well as the Guide Daoist and the Zhunti Daoist!"

Once Tongtian Jiaozhu made up his mind, he set up an altar on Zizhi Cliff of Jin'ao Island to enshrine the "Six Soul Banner". This banner has six tails, each inscribed with the seals of Daode Tianzun, Yuanshi Tianzun, Jieyin Daoren, Zhunti Daoren, as well as King Wu and Taigong.

Of course, the Tongtian Sect Leader focused his energy primarily on the first four people.

To him, those of the same rank who are of mixed origin are the real enemies.

King Wu and Taigong were not bad, but in Hunyuan's eyes, they were indeed not enough. However, since the two held key positions in the Xiqi army and were leaders of their respective regions, they were also included in the list.

In fact, the Tongtian Sect Leader also felt that if this dynastic change did not involve the Investiture of the Gods and the disciples of the three religions did not participate, Xiqi would indeed have a high probability of conquering Yin Shang.

However, since the Jie Sect chose the Yin Shang camp and the Chan Sect chose Xi Qi, the Tongtian Sect Leader would never allow the Yin Shang to be destroyed in this way!

Even if the Shang Dynasty ruled for many millennia, the royal family and noble bureaucrats would have long been corrupt. At worst, after the Investiture of the Gods ended, the Tongtian Sect Leader could support a new regime, such as Xiqi, and launch another expedition to destroy the Shang Dynasty.

But right now, the Shang Dynasty cannot be allowed to perish.

Meanwhile, the Tongtian Sect Leader's plot to create the "Ten Thousand Immortals Formation" gradually calmed the panicked immortals of the Jie Sect.

They knew that their leader must have another trick up his sleeve!

On the other side, Cao Ya was observing the battle. With the Tongtian Sect Leader there, why would he need to help Guiling Shengmu, a direct disciple of the sect?

Unless, the Tongtian Sect Leader is caught in a predicament where he is unable to spare any power.

What Cao Ya needs to be wary of is the upcoming "Ten Thousand Immortals Formation," which is basically the final calamity in the Investiture of the Gods.

Previously, experts from all sides had been paying close attention to the Immortal Slaughtering Formation, and the clash between the five sages was earth-shattering!

However, Cao Ya was still quite surprised to receive the invitation from Zhen Yuanzi, the Great Immortal of Wuzhuang Temple.

After thinking it over, Cao Ya did not refuse and gladly accepted the invitation to the banquet.

Wuzhuang Temple is nestled in a blessed land of immortals, with lush grass growing in front of the cliffs, plum blossoms fragrant on the ridges, and orchids and magnolias exuding a delicate fragrance.

As a renowned master of supernatural powers on the primordial continent, Zhen Yuanzi's sect is naturally extraordinary.

There is also a couplet at the entrance: "The immortal's abode, a Taoist family that lives as long as heaven."

Upon seeing Zhen Yuanzi, Cao Ya quickly bowed and paid his respects before entering the temple together.

At this time, the Daoist boy following Zhen Yuanzi was neither Qingfeng nor Mingyue, as they had not yet been born.

Unexpectedly, a Taoist priest was also a guest at Wuzhuang Temple.

"So it's Brother Hongyun." Cao Ya greeted him again.

The Taoist priest, whose face was flushed but also showed signs of distress, and who was wearing a Taoist robe with a gourd hanging from his waist, also stood up and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Lord Ketu, I have long admired your name. Today I am fortunate to meet you. Your reputation is well-deserved."

Cao Ya knew that Daoist Hongyun and Zhen Yuanzi were old friends. However, because Dao Ancestor preached at Zixiao Palace in the heavens and bestowed Hongmeng Purple Qi, a piece of it fell into the hands of Daoist Hongyun, which brought disaster upon them.

Presumably, this is the new reincarnation of Daoist Hongyun, who is being guided by his friend Zhen Yuanzi.

As a weak Hunyuan, Zhen Yuanzi already possesses a certain ability to glimpse the past and future.

Of course, Daoist Styx and Demon Master Kunpeng, both being weak Hunyuan cultivators, could also do it.

For Zhen Yuanzi, stopping these two and taking away the reincarnation of Hongyun Daoren ahead of time would be a great challenge.

If he were to fight two opponents at once, Zhen Yuanzi would not be confident of defeating Styx Daoist and Demon Master Kunpeng!

Especially for someone like Daoist Styx, whose innate spiritual treasures are all extremely powerful weapons of destruction!

Although the primordial world was vast, even the weakest primordial beings possessed a formidable reputation that could awe all living beings.

Cao Ya glanced around and discovered that Daoist Hongyun was only a Quasi-Saint, probably at the middle level of the six-star realm, still far from the peak of the six-star realm.

"Well, the great powers of the ancient and primordial eras do not mean that they are all seven-star mixed-origin or six-star peak weak mixed-origin. There are also quasi-saints in the first three stages of six-star, and in fact, there are a lot of them!"

"The Primordial Dao Fruit—even a weak Primordial Fruit—is not something that can be easily achieved!"

"Zhen Yuanzi and Styx Daoist, who made progress in their cultivation without suffering any calamities or perishing, and were reincarnated, were all at the weak Hunyuan level."

"Like Daoist Hongyun, who has suffered several calamities, only a wisp of his true spirit has been reborn under the protection of the Primordial Purple Qi. However, it is unknown how much time has been wasted. Even so, it is already quite remarkable that he can still maintain the cultivation of a mid-level six-star quasi-saint at the fifth or sixth level."

Cao Ya sighed inwardly. The Primordial Purple Qi was certainly a good thing for the Three Pure Ones, the Two Elders of the West, and Nuwa.

However, when Daoist Hongyun obtained it, he did not gain any benefit. Instead, he was ambushed and killed one after another, leading to his demise.

Zhen Yuanzi, who did not have such a great opportunity as the Primordial Purple Qi, was in a much better situation than Hongyun Daoren.

In fact, whether one can attain the Primordial Chaos and the Primordial Purple Qi is not the key point.

However, the Primordial Purple Qi originates from the primordial Heavenly Dao and has special effects. It can help cultivators comprehend the secrets of Hunyuan and may help them break through the threshold and attain sainthood ahead of time.

However, there are also quite a few who attained enlightenment without using the Primordial Purple Qi, such as the Dao Ancestor, the Demon Ancestor, the Great God Yangmei, the Buddha Tathagata, the Goddess Houtu, the Ancestral Dragon, the Ancestral Phoenix, the Ancestral Qilin, and the Eastern Emperor Taiyi.

Of course, how many people could control such an incredible opportunity and throw it away?

At that moment, at Zhen Yuanzi's instruction, a young Taoist boy went to fetch ginseng fruit and present it to him.

"The ginseng fruit is a divine fruit of the immortals, renowned throughout the primordial world. Even a mortal can live for 360 years simply by smelling it, and if one eats one, one can live for 47,000 years!"

Cao Ya praised, "Ginseng fruit, peaches of immortality, and the like are all the supreme immortal fruits of the [Primordial] Universe!"

To possess such a divine tree, one must be at least at the weakest level of Hunyuan!

The Queen Mother of the West was indeed somewhat lacking, but as one of the leaders of the Heavenly Court, she wielded considerable power.

Moreover, even if the Jade Emperor is a weak Hunyuan, they still have the Dao Ancestor Hongjun backing them... Who wouldn't give the Dao Ancestor some face?

Zhen Yuanzi stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. It's just a small trinket, only good for satisfying one's appetite. It has no direct effect and cannot enhance one's understanding of the Dao."

Hongyun Daoist smiled and said, "For human cultivators, the lifespan extended by the ginseng fruit gives them a greater chance of attaining immortality."

He was reborn into the human race and rose to prominence, reaching the fifth level of Quasi-Saint.

However, he already had some understanding of the human race's situation before Zhen Yuanzi found them and before they awakened to their past lives. Later, after combining various information from Zhen Yuanzi, his understanding became even more profound!

Although the one who took the lead was still the first innate deity—"Red Cloud Taoist"!

However, they did not completely ignore the human race, and occasionally maintained contact with the Fire Cloud Cave.

The heroes of the human race, including Daoist Hongyun, all had some degree of knowledge about it.

Among them, the Zhenwu General and Jidu Star Lord, who have risen the fastest in recent years, are particularly noteworthy!

Hongyun Daoist thought to himself that although he had regained his memories of his first life and retrieved much of his power, he was still inferior to these two in terms of strength.

"I forgot that although humans possess innate Dao bodies and are more likely to comprehend the Dao, their lifespan is short, and they cannot compare with the various innate saints, divine beasts, or even the demon race that has gained intelligence."

Zhen Yuanzi apologized; he was one of the innate deities born on the primordial land after Pangu created the world.

After his initial period of weakness, Zhen Yuanzi rose to prominence and has long been a dominant force in the primordial world!

It is impossible to truly empathize with or have a genuine understanding of the circumstances of beings born after birth.

"To become an immortal... Yes, what mortal cultivators dream of is to become a celestial immortal!"

"In this way, one can attain immortality, and if there are no external calamities, one will be immortal for ten thousand years!"

"But how could a celestial being possibly gain a foothold in this desolate land?"

"Mysterious Immortal and Golden Immortal are actually quite difficult to achieve, and Great Luo is basically a relatively low standard."

Cao Ya shook his head. Only those above the Five-Star Great Luo level can be considered "strong" in the Three Realms.

"Having suffered so many calamities, I haven't fallen into ruin. Besides the Primordial Purple Qi, it's also thanks to Brother Zhen Yuanzi who has never forgotten me, his old friend. I am deeply grateful, beyond words, and I don't know how to repay him," sighed Daoist Hongyun. Zhen Yuanzi was far stronger than him, yet he had nothing to offer in return.

As for the existence of the Primordial Purple Qi... Although he didn't know that Cao Ya was a transmigrator and familiar with the inside story, Daoist Hongyun was still not afraid that Cao Ya would find out.

This is because his story has spread throughout the ancient world, and almost everyone with any ability knows about it.

"It's a pity that the wisp of Primordial Purple Qi that I obtained has been lost, and I don't know where it is. Otherwise, if I had given it to Brother Zhen Yuanzi, there would have been a great hope that he could have attained sainthood."

Daoist Hongyun gave a bitter smile. Despite paying such a high price, the Primordial Purple Qi still couldn't be preserved...

This is why the Styx Taoist and the Demon Master Kunpeng no longer keep a close eye on him.

"The Primordial Purple Qi is good, but it attracts too much covetousness. The Primordial Dao Fruit is my destiny, there's no need to force it." Zhen Yuanzi's mindset was quite calm.

Cao Ya agreed, saying that without a powerful backer, it wasn't worth risking his life for this.

The Three Pure Ones, the Two Elders of the West, and Nuwa were able to secure the Primordial Purple Qi because it was personally bestowed by the Dao Ancestor. With the Dao Ancestor's support, and their own extraordinary origins, they inherited great fortune.

Although Hongyun Daoist was a primordial deity, he was still inferior to these six people.

Even if the Primordial Purple Qi actively intervened, it wouldn't be able to protect it at all.

"I heard that during the last sermon at Zixiao Palace, eight portions of Primordial Purple Qi were released?" Cao Ya asked, though he already knew this, he still pretended not to understand.

Because the Dao Ancestor was in harmony with the Heavenly Dao, he could not arbitrarily trace the past or seize the future.

Even a Primordial Chaos cultivator can't do it, so how could a Quasi-Saint possibly succeed?

Cao Ya did not want to arouse Hunyuan's suspicion.

Their rapid progress has earned them the title of "Primordial Seed," which is quite a high-profile achievement.

"Yes, besides the Six Saints, my share has already been lost, and the last share has also vanished into the vast chaos, and it is unknown when it will reappear." Daoist Hongyun nodded.

Just as Cao Ya was attending a banquet at Wuzhuang Temple, where he was having a pleasant conversation with Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun Daoren.

The war between the Shang and Zhou dynasties has taken a new turn.

The Tongtian Sect Leader set up the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation, once again blocking the path of the Xiqi army!

The myriad immortals of the Jie Sect entered the "Ten Thousand Immortals Formation" and unleashed all their power to reverse the decline!

Inside the Wuzhuang Temple, Cao Ya bid farewell to Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun Daoren.

The two tried to persuade him to stay, but Zhen Yuanzi said, "Lord Ketu, the great calamity is dangerous; you must not enter without permission."

"We have reached the final moment. We are just waiting for the 'Ten Thousand Immortals Formation' to end. No matter which side wins, the outcome will be determined."

"Why should we get involved when we can simply observe from afar?"

Taoist Hongyun also advised, "Swords have no eyes, and many saints have fallen victim to them. Who dares to be careless?"

"It's best to back down."

Cao Ya cupped his hands in thanks and then said, "The Holy Mother of Ghosts has been kind to me, and I must repay her kindness."

After speaking, he left Wuzhuang Temple and vanished into thin air.

The two ancient sages remained on the spot, deeply moved.

"Lord Ketu is indeed a kind person who knows how to repay kindness."